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See the world-famous Christ Redeemer statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain and ride the cable cars overlooking Guanabara Bay from Sugar Loaf Mountain! Majestic views await you in Rio. Have a delightul lunch at a barbecue house then check out the famous Selaron Steps in Santa Teresa. What are you waiting for?
Sugar Loaf, The Metropolitan Cathedral, Rio Downtown, Selarón Steps and Christ Redeemer all in one day! In the morning, while we move along the beaches of the South Zone of Rio to collect guests, you will catch up nice views from Rio’s charming beaches. As you stroll through Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana you’ll hear all about these beaches. After that, head to Botafogo neighborhood where Sugar Loaf stands. But before your visit, we will head to the Downtown to learn a bit more about Rio’s History, passing by the Guanabara Palace, the famous Rio Sambodrome, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where we have a stop.
After a brief visit, we will make our way to Urca and Sugar Loaf. There you will catch some of the best views in Rio. Some locals might argue that it is the best view of Rio. You will travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Flamengo and Botafogo beaches, Santos Dummont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Urca’s neighborhood and Corcovado Mountain.
From up there, you will have no trouble understanding why Rio is nicknamed “Wonderful City”. After some time allowed up there, you will head down to an all-you-can-eat-style barbecue house (if option selected). Brazilian Churrascarias (Barbecue places) offer a wide variety of sides and alternative options, in case you decide to stick with a vegetarian option, you will still leave delighted. If you choose the option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!
After lunch, you will take a van ride to Santa Teresa, a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet. But it also brings you street art, such as the amazing Selaron Steps. The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it .
From Selaron Steps, we will leave by van up through the Tijuca National Park. Where we will arrive at the park’s visitor center. From there we’ll make our way up to the statue where we will spend some time enjoying the views from one of the world’s most famous landmark.
After riding the van back down, guests will make their way back to their hotels. This full day tour will give you all of Rio de Janeiro: Its main attractions, its history, its lifestyle and delicious food. Your Local’s crash course. Please be mindful when selecting as we offer options with tickets and lunch and without tickets and lunch.
If you select the option without tickets, we suggest you bring the amount in cash so it can be paid directly to the guide so you can be included on our voucher, otherwise you may have to enter the line for the purchase of tickets.
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Additional information
● At the time of booking, please indicate the details of your accommodation
● The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
● Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel. if your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time. Please be aware we offer different options
● Keep in mind that if you want to avoid picking other passenger, just ask us to be picked up from the last departure point on the tour
● This tour does not operate on Carnival, Dec 24, 25 and 31, and January 1st
● Light clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
● Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!
● Child trolleys are not allowed
Inclusions
✔ Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
✔ Professional Tour Guide
✔ Cable Car Ticket to the Urca and Sugar Loaf Mountains (if option selected)
✔ Van ride to the Corcovado Mountain (if option selected)
✔ Lunch at barbecue house (if option selected)
Cancellation policy
Cancellation free of charge up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellation with less time or no show, there is no refund.
Meeting point
Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Glória, Catete, Barra da Tijuca, Santa Teresa and Downtown
Please call the number on the voucher at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your selected activity. The pick up time at your hotel can differ by up to about 45 minutes from the above time, depending on your location. There are cases in which the provider will not be able to pick you up and so an alternative meeting point will be suggested at the time of your call
The neighborhoods of São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Glória, Catete are within the South Zone, and Santa Teresa and Centro, Downtown